Medication take back day happening April 22

Medication take back day happening April 22
April 13, 2023 lss_admin

A free medication take-back event will occur at many Placer County locations. In collaboration with youth organizations, utilities, public health entities, and local schools, local law enforcement will hold drop-offs at eight locations in western Placer County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will accept prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vape devices with batteries removed and veterinary medications.

Auburn

City Hall

1225 Lincoln Way

Justice Center, DeWitt

2929 Richardson Dr.

Lincoln

Lincoln Police Dept.

770 7th St.

Loomis

Del Oro High School

3301 Taylor Rd.

Rocklin

Rocklin Police Dept.

4080 Rocklin Rd.

Rocklin Fire Station #3

2001 Wildcat Blvd.

Roseville

Maidu Community Center

1550 Maidu Dr.

(near the skatepark/batting cages)

Sun City – Roseville 7050 Del Webb Blvd. (by tennis courts)

Things to remember

Acceptable

  • prescription
  • non-prescription (over-the-counter)
  • veterinary medications
  • vaping devices, batteries must be removed

Unacceptable

  • no sharps or lancets
  • no medical waste
  • no illicit substances, including marijuana

Leave pills and liquids in their original containers

Can’t make this event? Locate a year-round drop-off site near you by visiting PNCMS.org/RxDrugSafety